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would i be killing myself if i take english, microbiology, anatomy/physiology, and chemistry all in one semester? or is it doable? 'cause i can only apply to nursing IF i do this. otherwise, i will have to apply next year..

I would only recommend taking 2 science classes per semester. Especially since you are just starting your college experience.

For me, when I started college, living away from parents the first time, I was VERY ambitious. I signed up for 15 hrs, worked 25-30 hrs / week, and still expected to have a social life. When time became limited, school was at the bottom of my priority list. I am paying the price now since I don't have the GPA know I could have.

At 18, college is a fun environment and you want to have time to get involved in all of the things your campus offers. There will be frat parties, cultural lectures, plays, concerts, bar hopping.... all of these experiences will help you create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. You don't want to be bogged down by 3 difficult science courses and miss out on all this.

By the way, as you progress in your education, you will see that most people you start school with take at least 4 1/2 to 5 years to graduate.

Just my opinion, and good luck to you in your education!

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I would only recommend taking 2 science classes per semester. Especially since you are just starting your college experience.

For me, when I started college, living away from parents the first time, I was VERY ambitious. I signed up for 15 hrs, worked 25-30 hrs / week, and still expected to have a social life. When time became limited, school was at the bottom of my priority list. I am paying the price now since I don't have the GPA know I could have.

At 18, college is a fun environment and you want to have time to get involved in all of the things your campus offers. There will be frat parties, cultural lectures, plays, concerts, bar hopping.... all of these experiences will help you create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. You don't want to be bogged down by 3 difficult science courses and miss out on all this.

By the way, as you progress in your education, you will see that most people you start school with take at least 4 1/2 to 5 years to graduate.

Just my opinion, and good luck to you in your education!

oh ok so as long as no more than 2 science classes then im good right? cuz yea i have 2 for fall and math and comm. i am very ambitious too lol im signed up for 16 units and im interested in 4 clubs..plus i'd like to volunteer sometimes here and there..and take vocational medical assisting next semester (i'll probably only take one or two science classes that semester).

and yea i really hope most of the people that im starting college with this fall graduate with me.. especially the ones majoring in nursing too.. i dont wanna feel like im falling behind.

I am confused as to why it would take anyone 6 years (full time) to finish school for RN? Honestly, if it took 6 years, I would just go 2 more and become a DR, LOL:wink2:

hahah yea thats what i say. well because originally i planned on going to college for only 4 years but then i found out that theres a pre-req for the required chem (it didnt have a prereq before)..so now JUST one class messed my whole plan..and now have to wait another year to apply for nursing school.

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You've gotten lots of good advice. I just wanted to add though, that while 6 years may seem like forever at your age, it's not. Even if it did take 6 years you'd still be an RN at 24, considerably younger then the majority of rn's graduating in the US nowadays. I was in a rush to get thru my first time in college and got my 4 year in 3 1/2 years. But that was a BA which is way different than a BS. I took 17 to 18 units a semester, worked about 15 hours a week and had a social life. I don't know what the rush was though, it wasn't horribly exciting being out of school at 21. Most of my friends were actually still in school when I graduated.

Now here I am at 37 going back to school to get a new degree. I actually do feel the push for time this time around. :banghead:

Sorry, just blathering on a bit, ignore me. :chuckle

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haha yea and they're good advice too! :) this site has helped me a lot.

yupp i feel like 6 years is forever..considering i thought i was just gonna go to a JC and get an associates in 2 years. but i picked the longer route for the college experience hehe..and i just wanted to get a BSN just in case i might get a higher degree in the future :)

wow 24 years old haha. i know its not old but it sounds like a long way to go. 18 to 24. eek. hahaa. but ofcourse if i'd have to go to school for 6 years, i'd still do it. but hopefully it doesnt take that long. you're also a pre-nursing student, right? or are u in nursing school already?

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This fall I will be taking A&P 1, Chem, and nutrition because i have heard nutrition is easy it helps to even out the load.

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